fringed lappet

fringed lappet: oral fimbria (one of a series of small tag-like appendages around the perimeter of the oral disc of lampreys (Petromyzontiformes), presumed to help create an effective seal when the lamprey is attached to its host and also probably sensory. Also called fringed processes, leaf-like processes, epithelial fringe, leathery appendices and leathery appendages)

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lepidopteran — /lep i dop teuhr euhn/, adj. 1. lepidopterous. n. 2. a lepidopterous insect. [1850 55; LEPIDOPTER(A) + AN] * * * Any of the more than 100,000 species constituting the order Lepidoptera (Greek: scaly wing ): butterflies, moths, and skippers. The… … Universalium
Ichthyology terms — Ichthyology uses several terms that are unique to the science.Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z NOTOC A * Abdomen: belly * Abdominal: pertaining to the belly * Actinosts: a series of bones at the base of the pectoral… … Wikipedia
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Assyrian clothing — varies from village to village throughout the Assyrian homeland and beyond. DatesThe earliest type of costume here is a rather elaborate shawl drapery worn without any tunic underneath. Later comes the tunic with various fringed shawl draperies… … Wikipedia
laciniose — ləˈsinēˌōs adjective Etymology: Latin laciniosus, from lacinia lappet, flap + osus ose : laciniate, fringed * * * laciniose, a. (ləˈsɪnɪəʊs) [ad. L. laciniōsus: see next.] … Useful english dictionary

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